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Yogen Früz to add 60 Japan locations
February 26, 2008
TORONTO, Ontario — Yogen Früz, a frozen yogurt chain with 1,100 stores in more than 20 countries, has signed a master franchisee agreement with Toyoda Sangyo…
read nowGeorge Foreman appears at Fla. UFood Grill
February 26, 2008
BOSTON — Two-time world heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman appeared at a UFood Grill restaurant in Naples, Fla., Feb. 22 as part of his spokesman…
read nowDaphne's switches to trans-fat-free menu
February 25, 2008
INDIANAPOLIS — Daphne's Greek Cafe has announced that it has converted each of its more than 80 locations throughout California, Arizona, Oregon and Colorado…
read nowTropical Smoothie appoints new VP of operations
February 25, 2008
DESTIN, Fla. — Tropical Smoothie Café has announced Mike Rotondo has joined the company as vice president of operations. Rotondo will provide guidance on…
read nowGuide features gluten-free restaurants
February 25, 2008
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Triumph Dining, the nation's leading gluten-free publisher, has just released the third edition of "The Essential Gluten-Free Restaurant…
read nowPollo Campero hires real-estate director
February 25, 2008
DALLAS — Pollo Campero has announced that Paxton Sandidge III has joined its U.S. headquarters as real-estate director. His mission is to support franchisees…
read nowBaja Fresh, La Salsa partner with Rewards Network
February 25, 2008
CHICAGO — In a move to build brand awareness and attract a new customer base, Baja Fresh and La Salsa Mexican Grill have joined Rewards Network, provider of…
read nowStarbucks hires president of global development
February 25, 2008
SEATTLE — Starbucks Coffee Company has announced that former Starbucks executive Arthur Rubinfeld has returned to the company in the role of president…
read nowCoffee Klatch Roasting to offer free coffee
February 24, 2008
SAN DIMAS, Calif. — Coffee Klatch Roasting's two retail coffee locations in San Dimas and Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., will offer free coffee to customers from…
read nowBrand Capital purchases Sonoma Chicken Coop
February 24, 2008
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Brand Capital, a private equity firm focused on emerging fast-casual and quick-service restaurant brands, has announced the completed…
read nowPoling joins Panchero's as franchise director
February 21, 2008
CORALVILLE, Iowa — Greg Poling has joined Panchero's Mexican Grill as the chain's director of franchise sales, the company announced. Poling joins the…
read nowStarbucks cuts 600 positions
February 21, 2008
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Starbucks Corp. has laid off 220 employees nationwide — about 73 of them in Seattle — and will allow another 380 planned or current…
read nowVirginia Barbeque, Business Advisers Int'l partner
February 21, 2008
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Barbeque founder Rick Ivey has selected Business Advisers International BAI as a partner to provide business coaching and advisory…
read nowRadiant Systems partners with Jason's Deli
February 20, 2008
ATLANTA — Radiant Systems Inc. has announced that Deli Management Inc., owner and operator of Jason's Deli restaurants, has selected its point-of-sale…
read nowSpicy Pickle to enter Fla., Okla. and N.Y.
February 20, 2008
DENVER — Spicy Pickle has announced five of its franchisees recently signed leases for new locations.
read nowQ&A with Buffalo Wild Wings' Kathy Benning
February 19, 2008
The Buffalo Wild Wings' senior VP of marketing and brand development dishes about the chains growth strategy and overcoming obstacles.
read nowMarble Slab celebrates 25 years
February 19, 2008
NEW YORK — In celebration of its 25-year anniversary, Marble Slab has introduced a line of nonfat and no-sugar-added frozen yogurts, announced parent…
read nowExtreme Pita, Cellfire partner for mobile-coupon promo
February 19, 2008
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Cellfire Inc. has announced its national mobile-coupon campaign for Extreme Pita to provide consumer discounts at 27 locations across the…
read nowWingstop sets '07 franchise-sales record
February 19, 2008
DALLAS — Wingstop had a record year for franchise sales in 2007, closing agreements on 145 stores, the company has announced. The 145 stores include…
read nowBurgers-N-Cream inks first franchise deal
February 19, 2008
METROPOLIS, Ill. — Burgers-N-Cream Franchising International Inc. has signed its first franchise agreement for a location in Cool Springs, Tenn., the company…
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